US Bridges

Ramp a of Rte. 28 over Ramp D of Route 7

Fair

Loudoun County, Virginia · 0.50 FR 638/0.15 to 7 Wbl · Structure no. 000000000011113

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,769
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a of Rte. 28 over Ramp D of Route 7 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a of Rte. 28 over Ramp D of Route 7 in Loudoun County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 36,769 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,683 by 2045. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp a of Rte. 28
CrossesRamp D of Route 7
Location0.50 FR 638/0.15 to 7 Wbl
RouteState Highway 28
CountyLoudoun County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.04394, -77.43073
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,769 (2022)
Projected traffic53,683 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a of Rte. 28 over Ramp D of Route 7 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a of Rte. 28 over Ramp D of Route 7 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a of Rte. 28 over Ramp D of Route 7 carry?

About 36,769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a of Rte. 28 over Ramp D of Route 7?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a of Rte. 28 over Ramp D of Route 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.